The WordPress community’s biggest annual gathering is here, and the JetBackup team couldn’t be more excited. WordCamp Europe 2026 is taking place in Krakow, Poland, this week (June 4–6), and we’re thrilled to be part of the action. From contributor day to closing keynote, this is three days packed with innovation, connection, and some seriously important conversations, including ones close to our hearts around security and community.

A Week Full of Incredible Talks

This year’s schedule is one of the strongest we’ve seen. The speaker lineup spans everything from enterprise WordPress at CERN to the future of AI in development, but what really caught our attention are the sessions diving deep into cybersecurity and plugin hardening.

Security Sessions We’re Watching Closely

“Secure-by-design: Hardening Plugins with PHP 8.x” — Milan Petrović takes the stage on June 5 (4:00–4:30 PM CEST) to discuss how developers can build security directly into their plugins using the modern features of PHP 8.x. This is exactly the kind of forward-thinking, defense-first development philosophy that aligns with everything JetBackup stands for. If you’re a developer or agency running client sites, this talk is a must-attend.

“The Hidden DDoS Threat in WordPress: Abusing the Search Endpoint” — On June 6 (2:00 PM CEST), Samuel Silva shines a light on one of the less-discussed attack vectors in WordPress, the search endpoint. Understanding how attackers exploit seemingly harmless features is critical for anyone responsible for keeping WordPress sites online and protected.

“Headless WordPress API Security in 10 Minutes” — Ariel Ramos delivers a quick-fire talk on June 6 (2:20 PM CEST) covering API security for headless WordPress setups. With headless architectures becoming increasingly popular, securing the API layer is no longer optional; it’s essential.

“Testing the Promise: Does Secure Hosting Deliver?” — Maciek Palmowski asks the hard questions on June 6 (3:30 PM CEST). Are hosting providers actually delivering on their security promises? This session is a fantastic reminder that security is a shared responsibility across the entire WordPress ecosystem, from backup solutions like JetBackup to the hosting layer itself.

Beyond security, we’re also excited about the closing keynote by Matt Mullenweg (June 6, 4:15 PM CEST), the Panel: Inside WordPress 7.0 featuring core contributors discussing the road ahead, and David Snead’s talk on “Coordinating the Fight: Cross-Industry Collaboration” — a theme that resonates deeply with our own approach to partnerships and community.

Meet Our Founder, Eli Alum: Book Your Time Now

One of the highlights of this year’s WordCamp Europe for us is the opportunity to connect face-to-face with the people who matter most to our mission: our partners, customers, and the broader WordPress community.

Our Founder, Eli Alum, will be at the event and is looking forward to meaningful conversations about the future of WordPress, data protection, and what’s next for JetBackup. Whether you’re a long-time partner, a hosting provider exploring backup solutions, or simply curious about where we’re headed, Eli would love to sit down with you.

👉 Book a meeting with Eli here: conf64.com/s/kDJSy8

Meeting spots with Eli are limited, so act quickly to secure your preferred time. These one-on-one conversations are invaluable—don’t miss out on the chance to connect and discuss your needs.

We Can’t Wait to Connect with Our Amazing Partners

WordCamp Europe is also a special opportunity for us to reconnect with the incredible hosting partners who are such a vital part of the JetBackup ecosystem. We’re especially looking forward to spending time with:

  • Hostinger — one of the world’s fastest-growing hosting providers and a company that shares our commitment to delivering reliable, high-performance tools for WordPress users globally.
  • JetHost — a close partner and natural extension of the JetBackup family, making it easier than ever for users to experience world-class backup and hosting together.
  • Servebolt — renowned for blazing-fast WordPress hosting, Servebolt’s performance-first philosophy complements JetBackup’s reliability-first approach perfectly.

To all of our partners attending, we see you, we appreciate you, and we can’t wait to raise a coffee (or something stronger) together.

Why Security and Community Are at the Core of Everything We Do

JetBackup was built on a simple but powerful premise: your data should always be safe, and you should always be in control of it. That belief doesn’t just inform our product, it shapes how we show up in the WordPress community.

Security isn’t a feature. It’s a foundation. Every backup, every restore point, every incremental snapshot we help create is one less disaster waiting to happen. In a world where cyberattacks on WordPress sites are growing in frequency and sophistication, robust backup and recovery isn’t optional; it’s the last line of defense. Sessions like the ones at WordCamp Europe this year remind us why we do what we do and why the work is so important.

And community? Community is everything. WordCamp Europe is a perfect expression of what makes WordPress special: thousands of developers, designers, marketers, and entrepreneurs who genuinely care about building something great together. JetBackup has always believed that the strength of the WordPress ecosystem depends on collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and showing up for one another. That’s why we’re here, and that’s why events like this matter so much to us.

Whether you’re attending WordCamp Europe 2026 in person or following along remotely, we hope this week inspires you as much as it inspires us. If you’re in Krakow — come find us, say hello, and don’t forget to book time with Eli while you still can.

Here’s to security, community, and a great WordCamp.